Volume 46, No.1
Unh1ersity of \Visconsin-Stevens Point
September 12, 2002
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UWSP holds vigil, debates in honor of 9/li
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Past and present profs
debate happenings of one
year ago and what the
f~ture bolds for our country
By Scott Cattellno
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
lcenes from around Stevens Point on Americas first Patriots Day.
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All photos by L Zancanaro
Candlelight vigil offers new emotional healing
numerous quotes ·that demonNEws BorroR
strated the emotions and reactions of different people.
On the one year anniver- Amanda Foege pres-ented a
sary of Sept. 11 a candle light quote by Elizabeth Kubervigil was held in the Sundial in Ross. She read, "People are
remembrance and reverence of like stained-glass windows.
the tragedy that took place They sparkle and shine when
merely a year ago. With over the sun is out, but when the
625 students in attendance the darkness sets in, their true
turn out was unbelievable and beauty is revealed only if there
the event was unforgettable.
is a light from within." The
A circle was formed by a group then participated in the
diverse group of people rang- lighting of the candles which
ing in race, age, gender and represented the light from
religion united to remember within of all who attended. The
and reflect upon the victims of lighting of the candles was a
Sept. 11.
synchronized
movement
The vigil began with throughout the circle. As one
By Julie Joh~n
candle was lit another followed
until the circle stood as one.
In
attendance
was
Chancellor Tom George who
spoke briefly about the candle
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light vigil that occurred
last
year and then again this year.
George spoke of the importance of speaking without
aggression or hate and encouraged people to speak of inspiration.and personal eXperience.
Afterwards, the middle of the
Sundial marked by a circle of
candles became a speaking
block open to anyone that
wanted or needed to share their
experience or feelings about
Sept. 11. A surprising number
of people took advantage of
this opportunity to comment on
how their lives changed and the
impact that Sept. 11 had upon
their lives. Some thoughts were
vocalized through stories, others through personal narratives.
Songs were sung and poetry
was recited. Students spoke of
finding a family within others
here at Stevens Point. People
shared stories of personal loss
and tragedy as a result of the
Sept. 11 attacks.
The main theme present
throughout the vigil was of
kindness to your fellow man.
Sentiments expressed ranged
See VIgil, Page 4
On the one year anniversary of the Sept.
11 terrorist attacks, a panel discussion
was held in the Laird room of the
University Center. The main focus was to
provide students and community members with answers to their questions,
comments and concerns regarding the
tragic attacks that occurred a year ago
and those that may be encountered in the
future.
A four-person panel made up of past
and present professors was assembled to
provide ·the near seventy-five attendees
with information and observations gathered over the past year.
First to speak was Professor Erik
Yonke, a UWSP professor of history. In
his opening comments Yonke talked
about how the United States has spent
over $400 billion on defense spending to
conduct a fight against an · almost
unknown enemy, not to mention the $48
billion dollar increase from a year ago.
He also commented that somehow we
would have to find a more just and peaceful international order.
Larry Weiser, a retired professor of
economics, addressed the effects that the
attacks have on our economy local to
national levels. Weiser went' on to say
that by the end of this year, states, towns
and cities will have spent over $1 0 pillion
to increase security and prevent further
terrorism. He added that in the few short
months following Sept. 11 the nation's
unemployment rate rose from four to six
and a half percent.
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Doug Forbes, an assistant professor
of sociology, covered the repercussions
of Sept. 11 on our society and communities. "Right now it's too hard to determine what the effects are on society· as a
whole," said Forbes. "One year is too
short of a time in the life of a society to.
tell right now." · An increased sense of
connection to community and family
over the past year has been a dire.ct result
of the terrorist attacks and continues to
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grow.
Last to speak was Bryan BroPhyBaermann, ~assistant professor of political science. Unlike the other panelists,
Brophy-Baermann took a different
approach to the discussion and used his
opening comments to share his vjews and
observations as well as pose a few questions for thought.
After all four panelists had finished
their opening comments, the floor was
opened to the audience1 for questions and
comments: Topics ranged from weapons
of mass destruction and feeling secure at
home to trying to understand the views
and attitudes of our attackers and those in
See Debate, Page 19
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SGA holds first senate
meeting of the year
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The UWSP Student Government
Association (SGA) will be holding their first
aimual senate meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12,
at 6:20 p.m. in the Legacy room of the
University Center. All interested students are
encouraged to attend.
SGA is also currently seeking student
senators for the 2002-2003, · school year.
There are nine positions open for the College
of Letters and Science, six for the College Qf
Professional Studies, three for the College of
Fine Arts and ·communication, and one for
the College of Natural Resources.
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for representing the students of their respective colleges by attending SGA senate meet~
ings on Thursday nights and serving on SGA
and university committees. Applications are,
available in the SGA office, which is located
in room 026 of the lower level UniversitY • Hansen Hall
Center,
or
online
·at :sunday, Sept.
www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/sga.
For more infonilation, please contact
Betsy in the SGA office, at 346-4592, or by :The fire alarm
:individual.
email at enels043@uwsp.edu.
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Page 3 September 12, 2002
library among
improvements fo~ start of school
~Renovated
funded $434,000 library remodeling that improved security,
made for a more efficient work
and traffic flow and created a
more inviting area for library
users. A new staircase connected
the first and second floors and a
vaulted barrel ceiling on the second floor opened space in the
central atrium area.
A two-tier garden terrace
and commemorative stone
plaque at one of the entrances
to the College of Professional
Studies building has been
installed and will be dedicated
on Saturday, Sept. 21 · at the
centennial celebration for
home economics programs at
UWSP.
New furniture was purchased and upgraded wiring
was installed in four residence
halls, the pharmacy and waiting area at the·Student Health
Clinic was redesigned and
many rooms and offices
throughout campus received
flooring and wall updates.
Other new offices and spaces
were created, reconfigured
Photo by L Zancanaro and air conditioned and several parking lots, sidewalks
A view of the newly renovated library lobby.
and steps were repaired.
Stevens Point.
offices. Total cost of the
The improvements were upgrades was $1.8 million.
ready on Tuesday when about Dedication ceremonies will be
8,600 students including nearly held later this fall for the state-
A more functional and inviting library lobby, landscaping to .
mark 100 years ofhome economics and improved air exchange
equipment in tlie Health
Enhancement Center (HEC)
were among the projects completed over the s~mmer at
1,500 freshmen began fall classes atUWSP.
In addition to replacing airhandling .equipment in the old
portions of the building, the HEC
project also included the installation of air conditioning in the
classrooms, laboratories and
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Hispana event to .be held
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. • . Chatl,ce1lor Thomas George will welCblm.e.omn
~QthC.~<»nference.
·• ~()uldt.t$s.ociate professor ofeducation at UWSP, wil\;}ead one
ofeighttopica.J.sessions.offered throughout the day. Goul.d!&session
focuses on early identification of gifted young people.
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Hispima," featuring a speaker, . speaker and consultant for more
Latin-American food and a per- than 19 years, Cabrera's theme is
formance by Ballet Folklorico "Don't count what you have, but
Mexico, will be held Saturday, wbat you have given-that total.
equals your success."
Sept. 21 at UWSP.
. Following his talk, display
Admission to the event iii
the University Center (UC) Laird boards and other informational
Room is $12 ' for adults, $7 for items about Latino culture will be
students, and free for
children ages _ 4 and
under. A dance will be
held in the UC Alumni
Room following the dinner.
The dinner buffet in
the Laird room begins at
4:45 p.m. with a menu
including Arroz con
· Gandules, Red Chilean
Meat, Chilean Ensalada,
Frijoles, Platanos, Arroz
con Leche and Jamaica y
Horchata.
At 6 p.m., Jimmy
Cabrera will address the
participants. Cabrera is a
motivational and educational speaker who holds
the National Speakers
Association Speaking
Profession CPS designation, held by less than
eight percent of the orga-
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from, "befriend someone that
you normally would not," to a
plea for constant kindness
explaining, "you never know if
that will be your last words spoken."
The candle light vigil concluded with the singing of the.
national anthem with all heads
held high. The event itself was
offered in the LaFollette Lounge.
At _7 p.m. in the Laird Room,
Ballet Folklorico Mexico will
perform energetic dances from a
variety of regions in Mexico.
Founded more than 25 years ago
by Jesus and Carmen Avila, the
group includes three generations
of family members.
A jam session and
dance will be held in
, the Alumni Room at
8:15p.m.
Tickets are available at the University
Box
Office,
103
University Center, 715-346-4100 or 800-8383378. Tickets also will
be available at the door.
The event is sponsored
by Students for · the
Alliance of Latino
Studies
and
Advancement
(SALSA),
Multicultural Affairs,
and the Multicultural
Resource Center. -
moving and inspirational to all,
but the message is to be continued. The victims at Sept. 11 will
not be forgotten nor will the legacy that they left.
Thomson Hall Student
Government sponsored the candle light vigil.
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Whatever... the world
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I'm not always right...but I'm never wrong.
By Steve Seamandel
Editor In Chief
Ahhh, at last. My Vt<ry own weekly colunm. Sigh.
I've been debating this one for the entire duration Of the summer; what should I tackle my first week?
. There are tons of ways to start ~ff the year with a bang. How about my stance on Sept. 11? No way. After
watching the anniversary specials, I coulqn't possibly offer yet another "this is terrible, America rocks"
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outlook. Not that America doesn't "rock" and all, but hey, lfs been done.
Then I thought to myself, "Self, how about tackling a serious issue that's really plagueing the students
and faculty ofUWSP?" It's ~een brewing in my system ever since my arrival in Stevens Point; why in the
hell do we not get at least one syndicated episode of "The Simpsons" per day? Milwaukee gets· two per
day; Madison gets four I believe. Basically, every other peapod of a town in this state gets a literal overdose of"The Simpsons" every damn day of the week, and we get squat. What gives? As I prepared a strong
case for this article, I figured it'd be better to tackle at a later date.
, So what can I write about? It's 3:58 a.m. and I just can't get too in-depth about anything right now.
However, one tking did come to mind, and wouldn't you know it, I think it's pretty appropriate for an inaugural colunm. Of course, anything seems pretty appropriate for an inaugural colunm at this time of the day,
but I'll give it niy best.
This is my fourth year at Point, and they've flown by quicker than I could have ever imagined. It seems
like just yesterday that I was moving to Point with my parents following me wit4 a truck of cnip, er, worldly possessions, to be crammed into my new eight foot by eight foot cube of bricks. Now, I'm somehow living in a house with seven fe~ale roommates who I didn't even know three months ago. Don't ask me how
it came to be; it feels like I fell asleep and. when I woke up, I was signing the lease. I still haven't exactly
had a long, hot shower this semester, but at least I have a roof over my head with some semi-decent and
cool roommates. (There, you all owe me for mentioning you in my article and calling you semi-decent and
cool.) And beyond roommates, I've met some of the coolest people in the last year. Most of them have
come completely out of left field, but I've got experiences up the yin-yang with these super cool individ. uals to tell for many years to come.
It's amazing to think how far I've come in even the last four months; I went from unstable to completely "back in the swing of things." I did a ton of things this summer that I never thought I'd get to do.
For instance, I fmally got to take a cross-country trip to upstate Pennsylvania to see a few concerts by my
favorite band in the entire world, The Disco Biscuits. Not only was the trip one of my most memorable
conc~rt experiences ever, it was a great chance to get away, view a different part of the country and be alone
for a weekend in my own little bit of heaven.
- Now, I don't want this article to become a primer for freshman giving them the same message of,
"Cherish your college years, for they're the best years of your life." Of course, I think that's quite true, but
I think it's a little more important to follow the simple words of one Ferris Bueller. "Life moves pretty fast;
if you don't slow down and look around once in awhile, you might miss somethfug."
It happened to .me for the last two years. Lseldomly looked around. Now I realize it and am trying to
make up for lost time. l{ow can one ensure themselfthat they won't make the same mistake that I did?
. For starters, get involved. Anything will do, really. Luckily, I found the Pointer. This is my third year
here and I think that being a part of an organization- any organization- is the best way to meet people.
Secondly, think for yourself. Don't let others capture your thoughts, feelings, values, beliefs and
desires. Do what you want, when you want. (And just to make the parents happy, I'll throw in a "be responsible and respect others while having your fun too.") So many incoming students miss out on their freshman years because they spend September through May glued to AOL Instant
Messenger or the phone with their love interest. Forget it. Don't completely do
away with old friends and loved ones, but don't sit around all day wishing th~t
you were in a different place. You chose to come to Point, remember? Just think:
if you met the sweetheart of your dreams at a high school with an emollment of
a few hundred students, imagine what a college with a couple thousand students has to offer. There are mad
_cool people here in Point. Get to know them. Introduce yourself to all of your neighbors. Say hi to strangers
in DeBot, or better yet, even ask to sit with them and have dinner. No, don't go out and f~d a new lifelong
companion just because you're in college. But yes, meet new people.
And what about those seasoned out-of-the-residence-halls non-social people? Well, there are still tons
of ways to meet people. Go downtown for a night (assuming that you're 21, uriless you want to make
friends with Stevens Point's "fmest"). Get to know people in your classes by forming study groups. Ask
for a few phone numbers.
So, what's up with the "get out and meet people" sermon, you ask? I guess it's just a polite public service announcement to those who have felt like they've already missed out on a year or two, and also a swift
kick in the ass .for new freshmen to get out and socialize. Time's a wastin', and before you know it, you'll
be in your fourth, or fifth, or heaven forbid sixth year at school wishing that it was only your first or sec7 ·
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A Rare Interview: With the Man Behind the Column.
that as far as students go, I've been around a long time;'
they can't get rid of me.
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distance service. I. have all the answers. I'm. like the oracle at Delphi.
MITCH: Like herpes.
MITCH: [long pause] Except you're in Stevens Point.
PAT: Fine, like herpes. Next question.
PAT: Except for that.
MITCH: So who the hell are you?
MITCH: So what is your column about?
PAT: I'm Pat Rothfuss, the perennial student.
PAT: I give advice to anyone who writes in a question. I
give advice on relationships, schoolwork, how to deal
with roommates. College stuff mostly.
MITCH: Right. You've been referred to as [sound of
p11per shuffling] ah yes, "Peter Pan with Pubes." What
do you suppose that means?
By Pat Rothfuss
Straight On 'til morning.
Pat Rothfuss is back in Stevens Point and has agreed to
. start off the year by giving a rare interview to our staff
reporter, Mitchell Dexterson.
MITCH: A Parietal Student?
PAT: [laughs] Well, kind of, but not really. I said perenniar student.
MITCH: What exactly do you mean by "perennial?"
PAT: ,It's a plant thing, It means I keep coming back,
year after year.
• MITCH: Like violets?
PAT: Who said that? Nobody said that. You're just making it up.
MITCH: Mostly?
MITCH: Just answer the question.
PAT: Well, I deal with the letters as they come in.
Sometimes they want advice on things that are a little
less college-oriented. Like the girl who wanted me to
interpret her sexual Lego dream, or the guy that wanted
to start a cult. I wrote about comdogs once too, I think.
We've covered a lot of topics over the years: prostitution,
the Salvation Amiy, kitten fishing, stalking ....
PAT: Actually, I think violets are annuals.
MITCH: So, you'll pretty much answer any sort of letter.
MITCH: So .. .like dandelions?
PAT: Sure. Sometimes a relatively silnple question will
turn into a surprisingly funny column.
PAT: Nope. Annual. They grow new from seeds every
year.
MITCH: You must think you're pretty goddamn smart.
You name a perennial then, smartass.
PAT: Um.. ·.marigold? [Silence] Look, let's not get caught
- up on this fl~wer thing. I just wanted to make the point
Ails & Review Editor
. Wartime decisions are
what make or break a presidency. Roosevelt's leadership during:
made him an
American hero, while Lyndon
Johnson's Vietnam War decisions prevented' him from seeking a · second term. Picking
which battles to fight is an inteof leading the country.
::retaliation to the
Tallih<>n'" aj:tack on Anl.erica,_ a
ago met with virtually no
opp!Q,~~1ti~ from the American
Bush adri:tiri.istration
wwn
.
MITCH:
So to sum all this up, you're a hairy megaloma.
niac in tights, and if people want advice from you, they
should write you letters?
PAT: Sure. Whatever.
MITCH: So, what makes you mote qualified to write
this column, than, say, my dog?
PAT: Well, I can type for one thing. And I spent nine
years here as a student at UWSP, so I know all this campus' dirty little secrets. I know how to work the system. I
know where you can get free doughnuts and cheap long
Warfime decisions are' what
make or break a presidency
By Josh Goller
PAT: Well ... I suppose ... Ok. It's like this. College is
your last stop on your way to the real world. It's a special place where you have all the freedom of an adult,
but not nearly as much responsibility. It's like Neverland,
except you don't have to be a pre-adolescent boy to
enjoy it.
ago), Bush officials claim that
an all out assault on Iraq is the
only way to ensure the safety of
the world.
The prospect of another
war with Iraq has met with
mediocre public response at
best and has even caused a rift
not only within the Republican
party, but also Bush's cabinet.
Most notably, Secretary of
State Colin Powell expressed
his concerns over an
voked war with Iraq. Powell,
whose approval rating is ten
percentage points higher than
the president's, told the BBC
that U.N. weapons inspections
are needed before any kind of
attack is conducted. Meanwhile, Bush-cronies, like
Rumsfield and Cheney, push
for a "pre-emptive" strike
against Iraq to ensure th~ elimination of potential weapons of
mass destruction and to force a
regime change.
The United States government imd public seem to be
tom on the issue, but support
for war is far greater in this
country thaii it is worldwide.
Other than Britain, our closest
ally who seems to have adCIJ)te:d
wwro-
Arabia, who played key roles
in Daddy Bush's Persian
War a decade ago, have spoke
out against the U.S. government and our military has yet to
garner the support of a Middle
East nation to base a ~~·~-•J
campaign on.
.With all this opposition:
even within his own cabinet,
find Bush's determination
further military action ~ag;airu~ll
Iraq to be very
Several weeks ago,
stated that due to policies
passed during the Gulf War and
recent anti-terrorism laws, the
president has the authority to
launch an attack without
approval of Congres$.
arrogant flaunting of authority
only adds to reports that
and Cheney are willing to
a war without U.N. support.
Calmer heads like Powell,
recognize the need for U.N.
support rather than unilateral
action. Powell also expressed
concerns about setting ·a
· dent for unprovoked -~·.=~-.. •
a_gtion aga~t anc>tne:r u4U~'u"•
Few go,rert:un.e~l,t'•OW.ctallS.
Pat is back for another year, so start sending in your questions. Letters
can be dropped off at the Pointer office, or E"mailed directly to Pat
Rothfuss at prothfus@uwsp.edu. If Pat uses your letter, you will receive
a free copy of the new anthology that contains Pat's story, "The Road
to Levinshir. "How's that for cool?
Photos by Luke Zancanaro
If you could change one thing about the world,
what would it be?
Megan Craig, So. Physical Education
Matt Beard, Sr. Biology/CIS
Not allowed to have class on Classes should be held once a week
and be taught by Andrew Bushard.
.Fridays.
Jessica Glodowski, Jr. Graphic Design
I would make travel easier so
Americans can learn other cultures.
Steve Tingum, Sr. CIS/Business
MacGyver should be back on
the air and his mullet should
be the "i~" hairstyle.
Its payday everyday, and
ther~ s no work on paydays.
Cameron Cummings, Sr. Pre-Med
I would like to live in a world
where puppy dogs drive snowmobiles and little white bunnies
hop through the purple grass.
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UWSP The Pointer
UWSP R0TC retires
September 11th flag
By A'!dY Bloeser
ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR
Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Sliwicki, the
Chairman of the Military Science department, who was on hand for the event.
"It's an honor to do this."
Echoing that sentiment was Lisa
Luedtke, the only female cadet selected
to participate in the ceremony.
For the past year, the- American flag
flown in front of the Noelle Group
served as a solemn tribute to the events
of Sept. 11, 2001. In the spirit of nationalism, the same flag was flown every
· day for the·past year
to serve as a constant
reminder of a national crisis. ·
That flag was officially retire.d yesterday in a ceremony
-conducted by the
UW-Stevens Point
ROTC Color Guard.
The ceremony,
held at 1 p.m, was the
second phase in the
local travel company's effort to pay
homage to those who
- Photo by L. Zancanaro
lost their lives amidst ROTC members fold retired flag.
a time of confusion
"I'm proud that I was able to do this,"
and disorder. The retired flag is to
she said. "Since the tragedy, I've had so
become part of a permanent monument
many mixed feelings; pride in the mili_to be displayed near the establishment's
tary, sadness for the those who died, fear
main entrance.
At the request of the Noelle Group, the that these circumstances are always continumg and never resolving themselves.
ROTC played an integral role in the cerIt's reassuring for me to be a part of this
- emony, selecting a squadron of eight
cadets to take part in the symbolic event. memorial."
Another cadet who
found reassurance in
his participation was
Jason Reiman, one of .
two cadets assigned
to the duty of lanyard, a position that
entails lowering the
flag from the pole
before it is presented
to the officer in
charge.
"I feel that this was
the best way I could
pay tribute to those
Photo by L. Zancanaro people who lost their
lives and to show
ROTC members raise new flag
respect for my country,"
The cadets lowered the flag and placed it said Reiman. "It was an honor and
pleasure." Reiman also statecl that his .
in the hands of Sergeant Jeff Polovitch,
participation in the ceremony fmally
who folded the flag before presenting it
gave him an oppo~ty to feel as if he
to Noelle Group exe<;utive Dan
was contributing something important to
. McGinnity.
the war on terrorism and seemed to
Though the c~remony only lasted fifteen minutes, the minutes were important express the collective attitude of fellow
cadets.
to--those directly inv<;>lved in the pro"At this time last year," he said, "I
ceedings, as for that duration of time
wanted nothing more than to get on a
they prominently served as representaplane and get somewhere to help,
tives of our nation on the first anniver· whether that have been New York or
sary of an event that weighs heavily on
Afghanistan. It's a year later, and I fmalour collective national consciousness.
"The students !Pvolved are proud of all ly feel like I'm doing something for the
victims, for my country, for everyone."
the people who gave their lives and who
· have served this country, and they are
proud to show their appreciation," said
Th-ought for·the Week:
Give me a lever long enough and a prop
strong enough, and I can single-handedly
.move the world. -Archimedes
since
U.S.
acted
-o~L!I'Sea.c: and called many 19ung
. recruits to duty.
Student David Olson~ serves
._e Nationd OUatd., !29th
-engineers'
Team
Utilities
Forward. dubbed the "Dirty
Dozeti." As the ·11th member,
Olson was called to duty Nov. 4,
2001 and served 2 1/2 months in
an undisclosed location as well as
3 112 months in Afghanistan.
"I got the call after class in
my dorm room," Olson said.
''They told me to get my gear and =:::=====;:;;;.;::==_========:~
meet at the armory at 8 a.m. the
Photo ~1,1bmitted by Olson
next morning."
Olson during his time serving overseas.
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With the help of the military sci.:
ence department and the muliticultural
Resource Center, Olson was able to
drop his classes.
"I couldn't believe it was happening," Olson said. "I was scared: excited
and nervous. I called my family who
couldn't believe it either."
Olsqn joined the military to serve
his country.
"I am adopted from Brazil," Olson
said. "It was horrible thete. When I
learned the language here, I wanted to
give something-back to the country."
Olson worked overseas to put in
the water line for showers and laundry
facilities for the infantry. He also
helped to build a hospital.
''The infantry is always excited
when engineers are there," Olson said.
"Before we came, their location was
pretty primitive. They were going to
the bafl1loom in tubes and portapotties."
Olson and the "Dirty Do;z:en" trusted the infantry to keep them safe and
•
secure-while on location. There was
an·. ~vetwhelming feeling of finishing
'the job so they could go home.
A normal day for Olson began at 6
a.m., he would put on his equipment
and go to the work -station. It was .70'
degrees. By the time the "dozen" started work, it got to be 100 degrees: The .
work day was usually 10-12 hours~
long. Sundays were off-days to clean
weapons.
,
"The hardest thing about being
there is to find enough stuff to do to
keep our minds off from being away
from family," Olson said. "You get to
miss your family a lot and just want to
go home."
Olson learned the reality of his situation when other engirieers died in an
accident. He understood what it meant
to sacrifice life for the United States.
"When I returned back home two
months ago, I was welcomed ·>with
smiles and hugs," Olson said. "My littie sister ran up to me screaming my
name."
Olson said he will be returning to
Afghanistan within the next couple of
years. Because engineers rank high on
the priority list, there wiil be plenty of
work that needs to be done.
"I want to thank everyone for all .
their l~tters," Olson , said. "It's great~
getting so much support."
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Page 10 September 12, 2092
Family Video opens door to campus entertainment
By Amy Zepnick
FEA'IlJJU!S
EDITOR
Entertainment on campus
can be limited, especially for
residence halls housing prelegal students. However,, less
than a month ago, framework
began for the birthof a new funhouse featuring high q.uali ty
' video amusement. Strategically
placed across from campus,
Family Video opened its dc'<>rs
Sept. 9 and put a new spin on
classic college entertainment.
"Aliyone who lives in Point
knows there was a need for
additional points of entertainment," said Levi Dinkla,
District Manager of Family
Video.
"Having this location, we
get a great mix .of students and
families. We hear members
comment on how great the need
was."
Charles Hoogland started
Faniily Video in 1978 when he
inherited Midstates Appliance
and Supply Co. in Springfield,
Ill. The company got stuck with
a huge number of video movies.
They suggested renting . them
out and thus the Video Movie
Club was born, charging $25 for
membership and $5 to rent a
movie
for r-----------------------, there - is very
three nights.
beneficial to stuB v o 1v e d
dents who don't
soon after,
have cars,'' said
student
F a m i 1y
Ann
Video
beWendorff. "They
__..
can't get to stores
came .a chain
of
stores,
that are farther
which is now
away but they
the largest
":'
can get to this
.....
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p r i v a t e 1y
•··· . ,.,.,·-:AIIk.
one."
Student
owned in the
U n i t e d
Stacey McKay
States.
agreed. "It also
"We got
keeps kids from
off to a good
going out and
start here,"
drinking. They
said Doug
now have an
Seefeldt,
alternative."
Manager of
Family ViFamily
deo is open 365
Photo b;. L. Lancanaro days a year, from
Video .
"Because of Family Video is located at 316 Divison St.
10 a.m. to mid"So, if you sign up you can night. They house over 5,000
the location, it has been easy
getting new members, the ta.ll:e advantage of ~ur inexpen- different movies, including new
majority of which are students. sive prices to begin with," releases, games and game sysEveryone loves the good pricing Seefeldt said. "Instead of get- tems.
and free movies."
ting two movies for a $1 in one
"It's great getting a chance
According to Seefeldt, 3: of our sections, you can get two to build a good relationship with
new member can sign up using movies for $0.50. Most people the community," Dinkla said.
only a verifiable phone number are very surprised when they "It's also beneficial to get the
and valid ID. They will then get hear about our deals."
community
familiar
with
50% off anything they rent or
Students have had a posi- Family Video. It's been enjoybuy in the store over the next 30 tive reaction to the new video able to see so much support for
days, which also includes game store.
our new store."
systems and new releases.
"Having Family Video
.,
..,..~ .
The UWSP Winterim, Summer and Semester Abroad
Programs are more popular th~n ever before... and you
NEED to participate. The Big 0. E. refers to the Overseas
Experience that should be part of
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Organizational
· Notes
spotlights:
The Newman
Center
By Andy Wavrunek
fEATURES REPORTER
The Newman Center is a .._,u,..n .. H"'IIIE!I
n.u.u~~·u_r for UWSP students n+t>~""
iritual leadership, guidance,
· in a peer setting.
TheNewman Center serves u ..,..,.., 111!l!1
night at 9 p.m.
night at the Convent
looking for a break from
and a place to go to meet new
people.
The Newman Center offers
of activities throughout
incl)..lding its fall retreat, .,.uu"'''u
once a month . and
every weekend.
Newman is always looking
and eager students who
•n+•~r.. ,,t..t1 in serving, reading or ush
at mass.
Interested? Contact Father
the Newman Center, 345-6500.
Spotlight
Trivia
1. What was the
Professor's name on
"Gilligan's Island?"
a. Bob Remote
b. Ro'y Hinkley
c. Steve Seamandel 2. Who is Sean Austin's
("Rudy", ."Goonies") birth
mom?
a. Judy Garland
b. Elle McPherson
c. Patty Duke
3. What time do all the •
clocks read in "Pulp
Fiction?"
a. 4:20
b. 10:10
c. 5:50
4. What talking toy does
E.T. play with in Elliot's
living room?
a. Walkie Talkie
b. Simon
·c. Speak n' Spell
5. What song and dance
routine was taken out of
"The Wizard of Oz"
before running?
The Sandman
b. The Jitterbug
c. The Walkman
a.
6. What is Michael
Jackson's son's name?
a. Lord
b. Prince
c. Michael
7. Who was the leading
lady in "Grease II?"
a. Michelle Pfeiffer
b. Nicole Kidman
c. Sandra Bullock
8.-Who or what was
Rosebud?
a. ·Lover •
b. House
c. Sled
Answers:
1.b 5.b
2.c
3.a
6.b
?.a
4.c
8.c
UWSP The Pointer
Page 11 September 12, 2002
•Before you leave campus:
Ways to ~attle homesickness
By Amy Zepnlck
FEA1URES EDITOR
Homesickness, otherwise
known as "separation aruciety," is
universal. It is a yearning for the
familiar and secure and is most
often related to loss of people,
places and routines. Research at a
British university shows that
.• 35% of new students experience
it in some form of homesickness
to the point of depression.
Some students begin by feeling mildly anxious and separated
for the first few weeks before
leaving, while some continue
feeling depressed into the year
and even after breaks.
Vulnerability to feeling
homesick is determined by many things . The distanceomome
fr
h
.
even if 1.t was the can be an lSSUe
student's decision to go to that
university. Also, expectations not
being met and work overload
could add to the stress. Lastly, the
contrast- in lifestyle and instant
freedom .can overwhelm a student, making them feel out of
control.
It is important to realize that
homesickness is normal, and c;m
be combated.
take time to get used to.
Here are a few ways to deal
-9. Talk to someone. Try a tutor,
with homesickness:
mentor, supervisor, counselor or
1. Be realistic about what to
coach.
expect from yourself and college
10. Keep_in contact with the
life.
people you left behind, but also
2. Make contact with people
give yourself opportunities to
who share the same interests you absorb your new surroundings .
do. Join a club or sport to stay
11. Get enough food and sleep.
active.
Not having enough of either will
affect you emotionally as well as
3. Figure out who you really
want to be at the university.
physically.
Seek advice from councelors or
12. Give yourself time to adjust '
career advisers.
_before making any quick deci.
.
sionS about staying or leaving.
·4 · lnvt~ people along durm~
-e~curst~ns to explore the. umvers1ty or JUSt to buy grocenes.
,.
Don t iSOlate
. yourself.
5. Exercise.
6. Don't try to bury the feeling
with partying, alcohol or se-x.
7. Find a mentor, a comfortable
reading place and a good friend
to confide in.
- ·
8. Realize that new situations
13. Get a job. There is a satisfying feeling in accomplishment
and workil!g for wages. This
will develop self-esteem.
14. lfyou become uninterested
in normal social or academic
things, seek professional help.
For more information and
support for homesickness, you
can contact Counseling Services
at 346-3553.
UWSP mascots have it ruff
who aspires to be the defining ity inside the costume also poses
emblem of the Stevens Point a problem, as the nature of the
ASSISTANT fEATURES EDITOR
sports program.
mask doesn't allow the wearer to
He is considered by some to
Though it is easy to imag- see anything outside of his or her
be as much a part of the game as ine the life of a mascot as being direct field of vision.
."I've walked into garbage
the players, as much a part of filled with adulation and admiraStevens ·. Point tradition as . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . cans many a time," said
house party busts and bar raids
Wil)cowski. However, the most
by the police during the first
difficult aspect of a mascot's
weeks of school. He is Stevie
job however is the issue of fan
Pointer, the man who every
abuse. In the past, fans haye
woman wants to be with and
attempted to steaL Stevie
who every man wants to be.
Pointer's gloves, forcefully
The saga of Stevie Pointer
remove his tail and have even
begins each fall as over a
succeeded to pummel him with
dozen university hopefuls
their fists.
~~~~~
~~~~an
process t<? see if they have
esteemed place in the realm of
what it takes to don the ridicuathletic attractions continues.
lously oversized head of
Despite the high proflle nature
of icons such as the Philly
Stevie, or perhaps even his
female counterpart, Stephanie.
Phanatic and the San Diego
Not unlike the tryout proceChicken, mascots at the college
dures for the football team,
level still have not received the
cheerleading team or a mill•
respect they feel they deserve, ·
By Andy Bloeser
~~~~~
hopefuls must prove therr agility, stamina and ability to react
under pressure by undergoing a
series of tests.
Unlike in football or the military, however, in the world of
the mascot, these tests include
performing a short dance number
while wearing a giant dog suit
and demonstrating a _creative
flair for using props, such as a
large rawhide dog bone. Mascot
hopefuls m1ist also demonstrate a
range of skills that often go
unnoticed by the casual observer.
Improvisational skills and a
sense of c~me4ic timing are
essential to ~e success of anyone
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should be taken seriously. No, do~'t get me wrong. Children
are much greater responsibilities than dogs, but dogs are living things who need love, attention, food, an occasional
bath, tre3ts, a clean living area, medical attention, etc.
,Jan Roberts has been rehired as the UWSP student attor1Jey and is available to give legal consunation through
Student Legal SeNices for a fee of $5.00. You can setup an
appointment with her by calling 346-4282 or emailing
Studerit.Legai.Society@uwsp.epu
BE ALEADER
AMONG LEADERS
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Every Soldier in the U.S. Army learns how to become a
leader- AN ARMY OF ONE. With your bachelor's degree; '
you can become an Army Officer and be a leader among
leaders. In Officer Candidate School (OCS), you'lllearn
management and leadership techniques. Apply now.
Openings are limited.
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Stevie muJ Stephanie Pointer
tion, for the proud men and
women who take the field as
Stevie and Stephanie Pointer
each week, the glory comes at a
price. The costume itself poses
special difficulties, as captain
and two-year squad member
Amber Wilkowski can testify.
"It's as hot as humanly possible inside that costume," she
said
As new recruit& soon fmd
out, the temperature inside the
costume can sometimes reach
the upper 90's, making dehydration a potential risk. The visibil-
indignation by _ college-aged ·
sports enthusiasts.
"A lot of college kids don't
take the mascot seriously,"'
explained Wilkowski. "They're
just like, G~t away. from me!
They also complain when the
giant head blocks their view of
the game. I wish people would
just chill."
·
Indeed, It's hard to get
respect when your head is large
enough to cause an eclipse of the
sun.
>> Call Sergeant Horman at
715-346-4668 to find out about
college Joan repayment and more
Army benefits. Or talk to a Recruiter
at the Recruiting Station, 1717
Fourth in Stevens Point.
MON- FRI,
9=00 am - 6:00 pm.
IOII'IIJ.CO• 02001. Plld f1r brllll U.S. AnnJ. All rilllb - . ! .
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Pointers sw.eat out . season
Krause's late TD
sparks Pointers on
sweltering day
op~ner
UWSPThePointer
against Augustana
of."
Both teams came into the
game with high hopes for their
vaunted running games, but the
defensive play proved to be too
By Craig Mandll
strong as the Pointers had just
SPORTS EDITOR
131 yards on the ground, while
UWSP junior quarterback Augustana rushed for 153 yards
Scott Krause could fmally be after leading the country at 370
that big-game quarterback that yards per game last season.
"Our run defense I thought
the Pointers have been lacking
since Ryan Aulenbacher's. grad- was phenomenal," said Miech.
uation in 2000. Krause's nine- "I thought that [defensive end]
yard quarterback draw
Clint Bakken played a
for a· touchdown with
great game to anchor
! 1:50 left capped an 11the defensive line."
play, 82-yard drive and
The scoring
gave UWSP a 20-17
began early in the second
quarter
as
win over Augustana
College (Ill). Saturday
Augustana placekicker
in a matchup of two of
Michael Clark nailed a
field goal to break the
the top rat~d teams in
....__K.
.....rause
Division III.
0-0 tie.
Augustana, ranked
The Pointers ansthird in Division III by most wered back with 3:41left in the
· publications, took a 17-13 lead half on a peculiar play, beginon a 38-yard run by wing back ning when an attempted fieldBlair Westerly with 5:22 left in
junior kicker Cory Kahl
the game. Howev~r.
was
blocked
by
the defending WIAC
Augustana All-Amechampion · Pointers
rican Tim Williams ..
drove for the win as
The ball flew right
back into Kahl's hands
Krause
completed
which he quickly
four of seven passes
and rushed twice for
flipped to mammoth
Photo by Patricia Larson
offensive tackle Luke
16 yards on the drive.
The
Pointers'
Hilgemann, who easily UWSP fUllback Jason Vander Velden hauls in a leaping touchdown grab to...give the Pointers a 13-10 lead
biggest play on the
pranced into the end early in the fourth quarter against Augustana on Saturday. UWSP won 20-17.
Bakken
drive was a 17-yard
zone. Illegal touching the half for a 6-3 halftime lead. session with 1:50 left in the sealed the victory as senior free
pass from Krause to senior was ruled by the refs and
After an Augustana touch- game, but quickly relinquished safety Dillon Maney interceptwide reciever Levi Massey on a Augustana was forced to accept down late in the third quarter, the ball as· UWSP sophomore ed Wendell's hail-mary pass to
fourth-and-six play from the the penalty, resulting in a 26- the Pointers rallied with an 11- strong safety Ryan Bentley end the game.
Vikings' 26-yard line with two yard field goal by Kahl on his play, 80-yard drive capped by a intercepted a pass on an underThis weekend the Pointers
minutes remaining, setting up second chance.
.
spectacular leaping 13-yard thrown ball from Augustana face Ohio Northern in a
the game-winning score. The
rematch of iast year's season
"I was happy that one of grab by · fullback Jason quarterback Brad Wendell.
catch was Massey's second of the officials knew the rules, VanderVelden for a touchdown
After taking as much time opener, which the Pointers
the game after not catching a because he was the only one on . and a 13-10 UW-Stevens Point off the clock as they could, the took, 14-10. "This game will be
single ball last season.
the field who did," said Miech. lead.
Pointers were forced to punt a good test fW our team," said
"Levi made a lHg play for "In the pros, that's a loss-ofAfter trading to*hdowns back to the Vikings with ·18 Miech.
us today," said Head Coa!h down penalty, but in college, it by Westerly and Krause, seconds left. Moving to a preJohn Miech. "He made· a play isn't." Kahl added a 23- Augustana again gained pos- vent defense, the Pointers
that his family can be proud yarder with 33 seconds left in
.
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Soccer team heads into the record books
Pointers win 56th straight
conference game to move
pastNorth Carolina ·
Dan Mirman
SPORTS EDITOR
Photo by luke Zancanaro
P?inter forward Kelly Fink drives for a shot against Whitewater on Tuesday.
Point's victory broke the tie that they
had with North Carolina. The Tar Heels
were the previous record holders with 55
victories from 1994 to 2000.
UWSP will have another difficult
matchup coming up this Friday when
-
MAKOYI~- J0018All
UWSP Career liit:hlit:hts
-Been a part of three division champion teams
- Has been a UWSP student for
seven years
- Played a major role on defense in
the Pointers' win versus Augustana
Makovec
Major -:f!ealth Prgmotion/Wellness
Hometown - Muscoda, Wis.
Nickname- "J-Mack"
· Most memorable moment - Taking part in three conference
championships as a player.
Who was your idol growing up?- {Hall-of-fame quarterback)
John Elway
What are your plans after graduation?- I would like to coach
football at the college level.
Do you plan on playing football after graduation?- It would
be great if I could, so who knows. I'm going to leave that option
open.
What is your favorite aspect of football? - The team comraderie. Guys may not get along off the field, but on it, everyone
is pulling for each other.
Most embarrasing moment - Being a student here for so long
(seven years)
If you could be anyone for a day, who would you choose? (Dolphins linebacker) Zach Thomas
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and could
choose only three things to bring with you, what would you
choose?
1. My Metallica CD
2. A Playstation 2
3. My Dog
What will you remember most about playing football at
UWSP? - Hopefully a fourth conference championship, and
being part of a successful team.
,___ ..Do you have any parting words for the underclassmen? - I
guess I have no parting words.
/
they will square off with Macalester
College. Macalester currently holds the
nations longest unbeaten streak at home,
which stands at 51 matches.
,
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UWSP The Pointer
Spikers finish strong
in Platteville
sets.
Senior Rockwood
"Elmhurst is a top 10 team
in the country, and we played
over Knox College
really well against them," said
White. "There is no doubt in my
By Dan Mirman
mind that we can beat a team of
SPORTS EDITOR
that caliber. We have a lot of
The UW -Stevens Point new faces, and the team is start.women's volleyball team had a ing to come together."
Sophomore Alyssa Mader
strohg finis~ at the UWPlatteville tournament, winning had top individual honors for
their final match against Knox UWSP as she was named to the
all-tournament team.
College in straigll.t sets.
A tough five set loss to
After winning the first set
by a. close 30-27 margin, they Dubuque gave UWSP a 1-3
really turned it on by
m.ark for the weekwinning the next two
..
end and dropped
sets 30-13 and 30-12.
their record for the
Mindy
Rockwood,
season to 1-7 overone of two seniors on
all. The poor early
the
team,
came
record can be mostthrough with seven
ly attributed to 11
kills in her first seven
new players comhitting attempts to
ing in,and working
lead the way . (9r
everybody into the
UWSP.
line-up.
White
"We have such
"We know we
strong leadership from our sen- have talent and that we are a
iors in Mindy and Alicia good team," White said. "We are
(Schwan)," said Head Coach having some ups and downs
Stacey White. "They really do a early, but when this team comes
nice job of staying positive and together the wins and losses will
pushing each other to stay up."
take care of themselves."
After a rough start to the
Coming up next for UWSP
tournament,
where UWSP will be a tournament in La
dropped the first match to UW- Crosse this weekend, which will
LaCrosse, they gave Elmhurst also feature conference rival
College a run for their money UW ~Stout, as well as Lawrence
before losing to them in three University.
leads ):lointers·to victory
Cross ·Country:
at UW-Oshkosh Invitational -
Fri., 5:00 p.m.
Football~ at Ohio Northern- Sat., 12:30 p.m.
Golf: UW-5tevens Point Invitational, Sat.Sun., 11:00 a.m. (SP Country Club)
-Soccer:
at Macalester- Fri., 6:00p.m.; at UWSuperior - Sat., 2:00 p.m.
Tennis:
at UW-La Crosse Invitational, Fri.-Sat.,
. 3 p.m. (Fri)., 8 a.m. (Sat.).
'
Volleyball:
at UW-La Crosse Tournament, Fri.-
Sat.
All home games in BOLD
UWSP The Pointer
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The Man's Take:
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PAGE
If I were Frank O'Brien
By Craig Mandli
wouldn't make money!
The Lot R Pointer 500: We've all F.;;;;.;;;;.;..;;;;;;;;;.;;.;;;;;.,,..........- - - - . . : . . . . - seen people do laps around this popular
What were you doing .in 1996 around the startof1he school yeat! Per.somlll.}i;J.Wl
Welcome bark to campus, all you . lot located in front of the UC, search- limmmm in high schoo~ hoping that I wouldn't haye to push a penny around a milf!!t.Nrv.
faithful Pointer sports fans. If this sum- ing for that elusive open space. Why
were getting my parents to spluxge for cable and looking-forward to getting my licel:-~~iilll
mer gave me anything, it gave me lots not make it a demolition-derby atmos- drive my folks' station wagon.
-of time to reflect (while sealcoating phere? The last car that is still funcThe reason for taking a trip back into the mid-90's does not have anything to do wilh1b01iet'lhill
driveways, no less) on my time (going tional gets the spot. Drivers get bonus I just heard ''Wonderwall" by Oasis. Instead, it just happens to be the last time the UWSP uri~•~;~
soccer team lost a conference match.
on four years) here at UWSP.
points for picking off skateboarders.
Wrth a victory on Tuesday over UW-Whitewater, they have won 56 consecu1ive con:fereJ~J
Well, I got to thinking, and one of
The DeBot-to-Dorm
Sprint:
matches
and counting. No other women's soccer team,.regardless ofdivision, bas wVIH&M&J.. w1111,1.y
the thoughts that came
I - remember
suffering
row.
The
streak, as I sbal1 refer to it. started with a victory over UW-River FaDs on Sept
up was "If I could
\_ through ... err ... competing in
Since
that day, Point has recorded 44 shutouts, outscored their opponents by a mugin t.f7~tQ.;:n
become anyone on
many of these. I don't
have allowed just one team to score more than one goal.
campus, who ~6/
know what they put in
I mean that's just ridiculous, giving up just 13 gOals in 56 games. One would
would I be?" ~~
the food there, but it
that much dominance would get an ~ted ego and cockiness would be dripping offfheirimiSome candidates I
\
seems like five minutes
Ifi bad won 56 stiaight games of anything, I would never shut up about it
came up with were
after eating, I'm about
The main reason that this team does not get too full of themselves ia Head Coach :)be:J.Ja~J~~Pb.l
Sheila Miech (great
ready to blow a gasket.
of the most successful coaches in the history of women's socceJ; she bas even seen _ ·.-·-·--.
person,.
and
It takes a special athlete
in Sports mustrateH. But when she was ques1ioned about how !lignfficant the record was,
access to the
to run from DeBot to
even given it much thought
girls
locker
''ldon'tthink~recordisasimportantashavingourteamplaywell,",,..".un~....,.."" vve.ueal'wavs•
Roach or Hyer withroom is definitely a bonus), Josh
out a blowout. If you "--''-'·--to 1he next team, and I'm just happy that we haven't bad a let down furUla1t.I.Oil12o:t'a:time
Iserloth (gotta be a babe magnet at par- can make it to South Hall, I bow down
Miech's players seem to reflect her 8!fitude. Every year, you can count on tbe~~Z.~l~·,~,~~
ties ...due to large feet), and the zam- to you, because you are the epitome of
different players stepping up to fill the roles that the graduated seniOIS have
who is scoring 1he goals, there is no one player who is bigger than tbe team and evayone seems
boni driver at Willett Arena (come a super-hero. Trust me, not the cleanest
·
. on...this guy is almost a god at hockey of sports, but it should make for quali- lwdmmoo~
.
As
I
continue
to
wonder
how
the
Mighty
Mighty
Bosstones
ev~
had
a
hit
~l
wuu~,q.~"¥1UI
games).
ty entertainment.
my
congmtu]ations
to
Coach
Miech
and
all
the
players
that
have
bad
a
hand
in
1he
-----. ·'"'""""'
Although each of these candidates
Till next time, GO POINTERS!!!
get
a
big
head
about
it
deserved ample consideration, none
compared to athletic director Frank
O'Brien. Why, you ask? Well, our venerable
AD
holds
considerable
power ... the power to create new and
creative competitive sports. I already
have a list of new, original sports that I
am glad to share in order to enlighten
my readers.
Fantasy Jersey-chasing: A group
of "players" get together and draft a list
of potential "targets •: that include athletes from various sports around campus. These "players" must do everyFor legal and practical reasons, student organizations need to be re-recognized each fall
thing (and I mean EVERYTHING)
to maintain formal recognition status. To complete the re-recognition process, the
possible to seduce these athletes at parfollowing is required:
ties, bars, class, etc. Whoever gets the
most "targets" wins-a free tuition pay1 A list of current officers with addresses and phone numbers.
ment, along with a trip to health services for a little "testing". Disclaimer:
Sports Editors at The Pointer are top
2 An Advisor Contract Form signed-by your advisor(s) stating that he/she will advise
"targets".
your group (forms are available-in the Student lnvolvemen~ & Employment Office).
DeBot Pie Smuggling: This was a
staple when I was in the dorms, so why
3 A completed Risk Assessment Questionnaire (to help protect organizations
not make it a sport? Players are divided
and advisors).
by their dormitories (sorry, I don't like ·
using the words "residence hall") and
4 An updated copy of your constitution if outdated by three years. (NOTE:
try to smuggle as many pies out of our
Constitutions need to be updated a minimum of once every three years.) In addition,
fme eating establishment as possible.
if non-st_u dents are members of your organization a risk management statement
Hey, some of those lunch ladies are
needs to be added to your Constitution.
tougher against the run than Warren
.
.
Sapp.
5 MANDATORY ATIENDANCE at ONE of two re-recognition meetings (PRESIDENTS or
Naked Run: Hell, . it's already a
long-standing tradition in Point, so
DESIGNEES) scheduled on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 at
why not make it a little more organ7PM in the Legacy Room of the University Center.
·
·
ized? Slap temporary tattoo numbers
on the participants' backs, and give the
6 ADVISOR ATIENDANCE at-ONE of several Risk Management sessions which will be .
winner immunity from appearing on
offered through November 4th.
soft•core pornography web sites.
Cb,arge admission. Tell me how this
Please register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE in the Student Involvement & Employment
SPORTS EDITOR
.
Office, lower level of-the University Center. Groups not re-recognized wiU not be included
in the Student Organization Directory and ~ill not be able to use university services.
PLEASE VISIT THE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & EMPLOYMENT OFFICE TO
- REMAIN ACTIVE!
-
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UWSP The Pointer
UWSP Wakeboard Club makes a
splash at the collegiate nationals
Leigh Ann Ruddy and Ben Dieck
OUTDOoRS EDITOR
OUTDOORS REPORTER
The Stevens Point Collegiate Water
Ski Team (SPCWST) joined 15 other
teams-from across the country to participate in the Collegiate Wakeboard
, Nationals last :weekend in Wisconsin
Dells, with two UWSP riders finishing in
the top 10.
. Amy Nack, a junior majoring in
Biology, placed 6th in the women's division, and Eric Sakowski, a freshman,
placed 6th in his heat.
. The Collegiate Wakeboard Nationals
were held at the Tommy Bartlett Thrill
Show site, where water ski shows take
place dUring the tourist season. Other
teams involved in the national competition traveled from schools from Western
Michigan University all the way to
Florida Southern University, as well as
·, most of the UW schools.
The Wakeboarding Club is a sister
club to the Water Ski Club ofUWSP. This
group of students .shares an interest in
water sports and becoming better at what
· they love to do. The club has just recently
obtained a new Malibu Response LX
, speedboat with a boom for barefoot train-
~\f · ~
ing along with a skylon, wedge and fat sac
for wakeboarding.
The clubs include all types of water
sports, but mostly practice with barefooting, wakeboarding and water skiing. If the'
SPCWST or the Water Ski Club is of
interest to you, check out their website,
http://www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/waterski/, or
email skiclub@uwsp.edu. These clubs
offer an opportunity to get to know more
about these sports as well as improving
your skills in the water.
-
J{~y!
F~LL~ .'fld~~nturmos!
What did you do this
summer?
Above: Amy Nack
finished 6th in the
Women Division
at the Collegiate
Wakeboarding
Nationals in
Wisconsin Dells
last weekend.
Left:
Wakeboarders
wait and relax as
they compete in
the nationals.
s
Go anywhere
amazing?
Experien~
something
out-of-this-world?
· Send your stories in, we'll
. include them in next
week's paper! Pictures are
aplust ·
lrudd693@uws}l.edu, or
amell889@uws}l.edu.
Interfaith Conference on_
Global Warming
A <CoJndf<eJF<eJnt<C<e fo1r -JP>e]F§<O>Jnts <O>if lF~1~ttlht ~unt<dl lE<c<O>=<C<O>Jnt<C<eJnm
Religion tells us: Dr. Calvin DeWitt, Au Sable ·
Institute of Environmental Studies and UW-Madison
Institute of Environmental Studies, Madison, Wis.
Science Tells Us~ Dr. John J. Magnus·on, Professor
of Limnology and Global Researcher, UW-Madison.
Tom Brown, Architect and Environmental Specialist,
Stevens Point, Wis.
Workshops
1}The Hydrogen Future
2)Population Growth and Global Warming
. 3)Sorting Out Doublespeak: Misconceptions
about Global Warming
,
4 )Alternative Energy and Practical
Actions to Take in Your Congregation
and Home
5)How to Shift the Winds Without
Rocking the Boat (Talking with your
Congregation and Others)
6)1nterfaith Perspectives orr the EcoCrisis and Climate Change
(Religious Leader's Discussion)
· •The Policy View: Rich Bogovich,- Energy
Policy, Wis. Environmental Decade
c
•What Can a Congregation Do? Rev.
Dave Steffenson, Wis. Campaign Director
The Conference is Open to Persons of All Faiths
or No Particular Faith
Sund~y,
September 22, 2002
12:30-8:30 p.m.
University Center Alumni Room, UWSP
To Register or for More Info: Gerald & Bets Moede N2730 Norris Lane Waupaca, WI 54981 Phone: 715-258-2389 for. Fax:
608837-3038 Email: wcoc@wichurches.org Registration: $15 donation; full-time student $5 donation, scholarships available,
includes veggie supper. Co-sponsored by UWSP Campus Ministries, Wisconsin Interfaith Climate Change Camp~ign
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Enjoy a Wilderness
Safety and Hiking workshop
at Treehaven Field Station on
lsaturday, September 14:
:
The one-dayworkshop is
9:30a.m. to 3:30p.m.
from
1
I
The workshop costs $25,
1which includes lunch.
I Equipment is _provided but
lparticipants may bring their
1own packs. Good fitting boots
tare recommended. To register
tor for more information, call
ITreehaven cit (715)' 453-4106
lor e-mail jeverson@uwsp.edu.
I
Treehaven is located
lbetween Tomahawk and
IRhinelander, off County A.
IThe facilities include conferlence rooms cind classrooms,
:living centers f~r overnight
11odging, a dining hall, library,
1nature store and trails for
1hiking or winter sports, all
tlocated on 1,400 acres of
1northern forest.
The two cents of Mr.
Whiters ... Adam's neighbor
_and long-time professional
fisherman.
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Let's go fishing
The scoop on Portage County's fishing
Hey fishing folks! I'm here to talk
about something very important. That
something is the current walleye regulation
on the Wisconsin River Systems. After
nearly 25 years of fishing on this river, I've
realized over the last couple of years that
11-14 inch walleyes are the most prevalent
fish in the system, and the best eatin' too.
So let's contact our local DNR and let them
know that we will not take the 15-20 with
spawning potential, which the current regulation allows for taking. Take action and
be responsible! Preserve our resources!
Well then, 'till next time, "Go on and get!"
Adam Mella
-ASSISTANT OUTDOORS EDITOR
· For those readers who have spent their
summers away from the grand Wisconsin
River valley here in Point, the fishing opportunities for the past four months have been
predictable, with fishing consistently slowing from the summer peak in July to the present late summer phase. This time of the year
is. traditionally one of the most sluggish for
'action and productivity in most parts of the
northern U.S. While persistent fishing will
eventually bring success, a generaf improvement of the fish-bite will first begin to
mcrease within two to three weeks, along
with the looming autumn weather's cooling
trends. ·
Do not fret, fellow anglers, for plenty of
quality fishing opportunities are available if
you know where to look, and how to think
like" a fish. With proper preparation and timing, that being mostly from twilight until 2
a.m. during hot weather, fishing in Portage
County will be both enjoyable and successful. Here's the scoop for those of you who
can't wait to drop a line.
Reports on the walleye fishing throughout Portage County have been fair to good on
the Wisconsin River, its backwaters and
flowages. While numerous inland lakes
including Lake Elizabeth and Lake Joanis
hold populations, any local will tell you that
the river is the way to go when seeking those
big 'eyes.
-Mr. Winters
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Known best in this _area for walleye, the
Wisconsin River is also a world-class fishery
for almost every freshwater species in North r
America, from its headwaters in Vilas
County's · Lac Vieux Desert, to . the
Mississippi River. Smallies, walleye, north- ·
em pike, muskellunge, catfish, sturgeon,
largemouth bass every variety of panfislland
many rough species like carp and suckers are
also present. Also roaming the area are birds
of prey such as bald eagles, and many aquatic mammals and insects.
Your best bet for catching fish this week
would be the Wisconsin River beneath the .
Lake Dubay Dam or backwater areas for
panfish or walleye. Try inland lakes for panfish suspended in deeper water like Sunset
Lake, Lake Elizabeth, or Lake Joanis in
Schmeekle Reserve. The key to success right
now is to fish after dark or on cloudy, cooler
days when fish will be most active: By boat,
or from shore, central Wisconsin is bountiful
with good fishing opportunities. Throughout
the year, I will attempt to provide the readers
with accurate and helpful information in
order to improve and assist them in their fishing endeavors. I readily welcome any fishing
information, tips or questions which will help
me to write a better article, at
Amell889@uwsp.edu. Until next _ week,
"Let's go fishing."
Students glide free on
Lake Joanis
Photos and Text by L. Ruddy
:····~o~·;Jo~~··edv;~~~~;··~i· ·uwsP:
!held th~ir second all-free campus!
!demo days last Saturday, September 7.!
!Outdoor Edventures holds this event!
!in order to let all students experience:
!what Outdoor Ed. has to offer for!
!rental equipment and enjoy a day ofl
!leisure.
~
This year's event had a great turn!
!out; with the weathers cooperation,!
!Lake Joanis was a sure pick to spend!
!a day outside. Participants got a!
!chance to try out their skills paddling!
:canoes and kayaks and were offered!
!instruction on rolling kayaks, special!
!strokes and much more.
!
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Study Tours Aboundl
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Through Study Abroad.
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Leigh Ann Ruddy
OUTDOORS EDITOR
The author studies hard, examining articles in Deer & Deer Hunting and Turkey
& Turkey Hunting Magazines in order to
pick up ihe latest hunting tips.
So, I must make an official apoiogy to all of you who hunt
for animals. I must say I wasn't much of a knowledgeablt' staff
member when it came to knowing much about hunting and all
that it entails.
However, I've learned.
Over the summer, I worked for magazines such as Deer &
Deer Hunting, Turkey & Turkey Hunting, Wisconsin Outdoor
Journal, and The Trapper & Predator Caller, .to name a few, and
I cannot express the amount of ki:towledge I have picked up
because of this opportunity.
I've been around hunting all my life. Every year, my dad
goes bow-hunting in the fall and turkey hunting in the spring. He
actually took me bow-hunting one year, but I was 5 years old,
and I wasn't much of a patient hunter.
Patience; Yep, I've figured it out. That's what it takes to be a
hunter. There are so many aspects of hunting that it turns into a
year-round quest, and I had no idea there were so many things to
consider. And for that, my fellow hunters, I ·apologize; because I
had never given you the respect or "props" you deserve.
I am not a hunter. I will never be a hunter. But I do know
what it actually takes to be a hunter and I think you get more of a
bad rap than you actually deserve. But I will say this, I challenge
all deer hunters or any kind of hunter to submit their stories to
share their trials, triumphs and defeats. with the rest of us. Because
this is all people need in order to overco.rpe their stereotypes of
such a controversial event. Let them know what you do to become
a hunter, and prepare all year for such a short season.
I'll do the same. I've learned tactics and strategies along the
way by reading these magazines and working with some of the
finest outdoor writers in the field.
And by the way, I will go hunting this year; however, my
weapon of choice is a 35mm camera, and I'll try to shoot the
biggest buck you've ever seen. I may not be successful, b11t that's
not what hunting is all about. It's about getting out there, and
learning so many lessons from the animal that you are hunting.
Good luck this weekend, bow-hunters! -
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As the nation continues to grieve and
honor those who perished in this tragedy,
· we fmd ourselves trying to regain the security and normality felt before Sept.ll,
200 1. Although things will never be the
same, the future depends on our attitude as
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world seems to be waiting for some kind of
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There has been no physical proof despite
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Instead of evidence, Bush cronies refer
to Hussein as "evil" or a "devil," the same
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their enemies. Basically, the only argument
for toppling the Hussein regime is that he's
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nation with weapons of mass destruction,
we'd have to take out North Korea, India
and China.
There are many reasons why an attack
on Iraq could be as devastating to our
nation as the Vietnam War. Worldwide support for the U.S. war against terrorism
would disappear as America would for the
ftrst time become the aggressor in a war.
Meanwhile, a military strike would unite
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key allies such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia
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ARl?S & RE'iiEW
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.Movie Review
UWSP The Pointer
Signs
M. Night Shyamalan
. I _love creepy people.
By Josh Goller
mer was spent in dirtball bars, I noticed all the
I'm proud to annoU)lce my triumphant return wackos instead.
I should have known that my summer would
to the pages of The Poinler, although this time
be
a
strange one when I pulled up to a red light in
around you'll have to page all the way to the
late
May
and watched a crucifix wielding nutjob
back. Though my poignant editorializing will
remain a staple of this student newspaper, I'm ritualistically bless the crosswalk 'before biking
afraid that my vibrant J?hoto will not. Along with across it. Even though he was wearing a winter
my former title of editor, I've handed over the coat and had a stocking cap on underneath his
right to display a photo in print to Scuba Steve, bike helmet despite the 80 degree weather, some. _ our new head honcho.
how I didn't see that coming.
It toqk only a few trips to the local taverns to
There are a few more personal changes that I
feel the need to inform my loyal readers (and locate a psychotic John Travolta look alike.
some of you newcomers) about. I've finally Though he constantly tried to pick up women
shucked that filthy habit of smoking, though I with his Grease-lightning hairdo, I never did see
-hope that my once beloved cigarettes and I can his greasy black tresses work any magic. His
·still be friends.
country music crooning may have wooed a few
I searched high and low for some piece of ladies when I saw him perform on karaoke night,
acceptable clip art to replace my handsome mug, however.
but found it was tough to get my message across
But the gold medal winner of the wacko
in a PC enough way. I thought I'd go for that Olympics this summer had to go to a_toothless
cool picture I have of a snake attempting to make ex -con named Lester who I was forced to conlove with a garden hose, but the copy editors verse with every morning around 6:30a.m. You
gave that the kibosh right off the bat.
· see I work in the produce department of a local
Anyway, it's great to be back in school. It grocery store, and Lester comes in every momfeels good to get into the hustle and bustle again. ing to gather up all the spoiled produce we pull
Although, I must admit that I ~as growing to like from the shelves. God only knows what he does
the laid back atmosphere of summer in Point. with the stuff, but he claims to "take it to the nuns
Even though there were still a lot of people so they can make wine with it."
around, they were!!'t in my face all of the time.
Despite his inability to pronounce basically
With many of the college students cleared any word due to his lack of teeth, Lester loved to
out of tOW{l, I was given the chance to step back make conversation while loading up a cart full of
and notice some-of the more interesting charac- spoiled fruits and veggies before he'd go hit on
ters here in Stevens Point. The more eccentric my manager for a few minutes. This alone qualicitizens of this fme town stood out even more fied him as a world class creep, but <;me day a feldistinctly to me without the swarm of young low co-worker told me something about Lester
people in front of me. rm sure there's plenty of that set him apart from all the other screwballs:
interesting community leaders that I co~ld have he'd gone to jail for doing his sister.
Needless to say, . I'm glad to- go back to
begun not~cing. But since a lot of my Point sumschool.
ARTS
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REVIEW EDITOR
M. Night Shyamalan hit the
mark with his Oscar nominated
first fibn "The Sixth Sense"
instantly making a name . for
himself in the industr)r. While
his
second
project,
"Unbreakable," didn't meet
with as enthusiatic of a
response from critics, I felt it
was another strong effort.
With
his
directorial style
maturing, his _third
film,
"Signs,"
eclipsed the $200
million mark at
the box office and
received mostly
favorable reviews.
This film is an
alien movie with
almost no actual
aliens
ip.
it.
Relying on an almost "Jaws"like suspense from the unseen.
When crop circles, which
prove to be no hoax, develop in
the backyard of an Episcopalian
reverend who_has lost his faith,
his entire family is forced to
question their entire belief system:
Shyamalan has developed a
style of suspense that doesn't
culminate in a thrilling climax
but rather pr_ovides an eery
sense of impending doom
steadily throughout the film.
One couldn't help but think
back to the films of Alfred
Hitchock during this flick (the
opening credits are supported
by eery score reminiscent of
Bernard Herrman's work with
Hitch) .
Shyamalan
truly presents precise visuals by displaying
exactly
what he wants the
viewer to see and
nothing
more.
Many shots are
filmed from reflections or other .distorted images.
· While the film
characteristically
comes together at the end, it
doesn't seem to draw to a definite finish. · Instead, when it
ends ·the characters come to
some great realization that forever reshapes their completely
uncertain futures.
Signs further entrenches M.
Night Shyamalan into his still
developing niche in the film
industry.
DNB's Visions Under the
Moon- proves solid
With their third album Visions Under the Moon, the David
Nelson Band accomplished their first full length studio effort.
Compiled from a week's worth of recording sessions at the
Aladdin Theater In Portland, the project preceded a live performance at the same venue.
Much of Visions can be described as bordering on country
without the twang. While consistent throughout, the album first
peaks with the third track, Fable of a Chosen One. A band can
always prove itself with a decent Bob Dylan cover, and the David
Nelson Band really succeeds with "Absolutely, ·sweet Marie."
The eleven minute "Snakebit" provides a lengthy jam and
"Kerouac" adds a new dimension to the sound of the album.
Though not technically a live album, the sound recorded in the
Aladdin Theater makes it seem like it is. The album offers :what
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Candy canes, cake and a side order of
funk: a menu of live summer music
and turned to some of their best from their two
ARTS & REVIEW EDITOR
early, less commercially successful records. The
I entered this summer with a promise to Modjeska was hopping as the Stripes closed out
myself: I was going to make a conscious effort to their show with a "Let's Build a Home" to get
go see as much live music as I could: While everyone bouncing.
never a regular concert-goer, I'd always enjoyed
Next on my list was Cake's minifestival at
the occasional shows I'd attended in the past and the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. In addi~
wished to go and see more. Intentions to see tion to Cake, other notable bands included
more shows u_sually ended up unfulfilled.
Modest Mouse and The Flaming Lips. I unfortuSo this summer was going to be different, · nately missed Modest Mouse's early perform. and I'd spend some of my meager summer job ance in .the lineup but settled into the middle of
e~ings on some live music. After a few poorly moderate sized crowd just in time to experience
attended local shows at the end of the school The Flaming Lips.-They proved to be one of the
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year, I was ready to start the summer off with most visually oriented performers I've ever seen
Centertainment hasn't suesome larger shows.
with a hoard of people in barnyard animal cosin booking a major act
. I missed an early chance _to see Social tumes dancing among giant disco balls and tossthan a few freshmen
be interested in seeing
Distortion at the Rave. I would have absolutely ing enormous confetti-filled balloons into the
I first arrived in Point.
loved to see this show. But one of the rare oppor- crowd.
This year, Centertainment's
tunities to see Social D perform in the Midwest
I only knew of a few Lips songs but enjoyed
fall concert is titled ''Big
(much less Wisconsin) passed me by.
the whole set. Many times reaching a- mystical
of Country Tour" and feaA chance to rebound didn't come my way sound, The Flaming Lips were defmitely worth
the country music "sensauntil Summerfest. I'd see1.1 Tom Petty and the experiencing. They closed with the farriiliar "She
Trace Adkins and Darryl
Heartbreakers perform there the year before and Don't Use Jelly" and the powerful "A Spoonful Worley. It's aot only my comthought it was a worthy group to see again. An
Weighs
a flete distaste for contemporary
country music that makes me
afternoon of the antics of Wisconsin favorite
Ton."
cringe at this depressing news.
(and personal hero) Pat M_cCurdy and a frosty tap
Cake
e real problem is the fact that
beer hit the spot. Though his cleaner show (after
took
the Centertainment seems to ignore
all, Summerfest is a family event) McCurdy
stage to the . ~uig acts on the college and alter- seek out more college-oriented·
managed to squeak "The Masturbatiot). Song" in
sound of a \native music scene, opting for musical acts. I think segregated
along with ·his staples of "Sex and Beer" and
talented ~instream concerts that attract UWSP students deserve a little
few UWSP students.
bit more.
"Screw You."
hand perCentertainment has favored
But I wasn't there to see Pat McCurdy. As
cussionist
the Marcus Ampitheater was filling up, I was and jumped into to upbeat "Love Her Madly."
disappointed by the performance of the Brian Any Cake fan would have appreciated this show,
Setzer Trio, but my night was revived by Petty's · filled mostly with their hits and and favorites.
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The Salton Sea (DVD)
a fairly upbeat note. But I walked out with the Johnny Cash cover before ending the night with
fee lin~ that I'd had more fun the year before.
a unique version of Black Sabbath's "Warpigs."
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The last show I managed to see before getpcoming Video/DVD Releases:
weeks
ting into the swing of school again was a perlater, I was
Monsters Inc. (VHS/DVD) .
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motivated
Funkadelic at the Orpheum in Madison. The
24 (DVD)
enough to
show drew a very diverse crowd, with a fairly
Panic Room (DVD)
go it al?ne
wide age range. I'd gone to this show somewhat
Kissing Jessica Stein (D VD)
to see "The
on a whim and didn't really know what to expect.
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After a rowdy but unpolished performance
Stripes" at
by .the young THC Mercenaries, members of the
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Barbershop
Theater in Milwaukee. The mostly younger the ground and rainbow dreadlocked George
Stealing Harvard
crowd wasn't impressed by the opening act The Clinton unfortunately spent much of the time off
The Transporter
Clone Defects. But as Jack. White III opened stage. Even when he did appear in front of the
with the gritty guitar riff for "Dead. Leaves and mostly unenthusiastic crowd, his constant beatthe Dirty Ground" to an immense American flag ing on the microphone grew annoying. Different
tumbling down the backdrop, the crowd got what bandmembers from the enormous cast of perthey came for.
formers made their way on and off .stage with
With only Jack and Meg White on stage each song. As the show dragged on, long jams
(they're ex-spouses, not siblings ,as they some- kept the same musicians on stage but failed to
sack
times claim), The White Stripes have one of the really_get into any kind of groove and really
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All in all, the show was an experience I don't
guitar and drum .romp was matched with a regret but didn't really fulfill my. expectations.
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